Shank cover art

Game

Shank

2010 · PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC (Microsoft Windows) · Mac · Xbox 360 · Hack and slash/Beat 'em up · Indie

70IGDB player score
110 ratings

Previously Take

A 70 average on few ratings — judge this one for yourself. Indie game fundamentals, done right. Sometimes that's plenty. Play it solo first. The multiplayer will still be there when you're done.

About this game

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

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Trailers & videos

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Game facts

Release date

Aug 24, 2010

Developer

Klei Entertainment

Publisher

Electronic Arts

Platforms

PlayStation 3, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox 360

Genres

Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Indie

Themes

Action

Game modes

Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative

Perspective

Side view

Critic score

68 / 100 (5 reviews)

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